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The 63-66 C-10 front setup is pretty sturdy compared to a 73-87 front. The same set up is used in a lot of commercial vehicles. You can buy suspension parts from your local auto parts store. If you want to add disc brakes, you could add 73-87 1/2 ton spindles (dropped or regular), you would use the outer tie rod ends for the 73-87 spindles, use the 63-66 outer tie rod ends for the "new" inner tie rod ends and just put ball joints for the 73-87 in your original A arms. Fatman Fabrications ($50) or Early Classic makes a tie rod adjuster that allows you to do this. Did this with my 65 and worked like a charm. If you get the front end of the 73-87 you will want to rebuild it anyway. I agree with what has been said. Sounds like the front springs could be bad.
Good Luck,
Mick
65 C-10, LWB, Fleet
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Mick
65 C-10, LWB, Fleet
Big Window, A/C
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